Melanin

• Description :

  Melanin is a unique pigment with myriad functions. It is multifunctional, providing defense against environmental stresses such as ultraviolet (UV) light, oxidizing agents and ionizing radiation.

• CAS Number :

  [8049-97-6]

• Product Name Alternative :

  BHI1

• UNSPSC :

  12352005

• Target :

  Endogenous Metabolite

• Type :

  Natural Products

• Related Pathways :

  Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

• Field of Research :

  Others

• Assay Protocol :

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/Melanin.html

• Purity :

  99.9

• Solubility :

  DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

• Smiles :

  [Melanin]

• References & Citations :

  [1]Eisenman HC, et al. Synthesis and assembly of fungal melanin. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2012 Feb;93 (3) :931-40.

• Shipping Conditions :

  Blue Ice

• Storage Conditions :

  -20°C, 3 years (Powder)

• Scientific Category :

  Natural Products

• Clinical Information :

  Phase 2

• Isoform :

  Human Endogenous Metabolite